Appliances Shipping Cost from Grand Rapids, Michigan to San Antonio, Texas

In general, for an appliance shipping service, you can expect to pay around $1.81 per mile for shorter trips and $0.59 per mile for longer journeys.

Size of the Mail or Package With First Class mail, packages need to weigh less than 15.99 oz and these packages usually arrive within 2-3 days of sending. You'll need to bump up to Priority Mail for anything over 15.99 ounces, and you can expect the package to arrive at its destination within 1-3 days.

Shipping a 300 lb package costs roughly $100 to over $1,000, heavily depending on distance, speed, and carrier, with ground services like UPS Ground and FedEx Ground from Red Stag Fulfillment potentially ranging from ~$100-$450 for ground and faster services or longer distances increasing costs significantly. Freight services or courier comparison sites like TSI Shipping (for freight) or uShip (for bids) offer better rates than standard parcel carriers for such heavy items, with estimates showing $100s to several thousands depending on zones and speed.