Appliances Shipping Cost from Rapid City, South Dakota to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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.

Interstate shipping in the U.S. typically takes 1 to 5 business days for standard ground services (like USPS Ground Advantage, FedEx Ground, UPS Ground), depending on distance, with faster options like Priority Mail (2-3 days) or express services available. Freight and specialized moves, like auto transport, can take longer, from a few days to a couple of weeks.