Appliances Shipping Cost from Muscat to Fresno, California

How Much Does It Cost To Ship Appliances? 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.

Defrost refrigerators at least 24 hours ahead of time. Remove and pack all shelves and drawers separately. Clean and pack ovens, all racks, knobs, and grills separately. Washers and dryers should have their hoses removed and packed by themselves — with the dryer's drum properly secured.

A cargo ship from China to California typically takes 2 to 4 weeks (14-28 days) for the sea voyage, but the total time can stretch to 4-6 weeks or more with customs, unloading, and inland transport, varying by port, vessel speed, and current conditions. Expect around 2-3 weeks from major ports like Shanghai or Shenzhen to LA/Long Beach, with some express options shorter and others with stops taking longer.