Appliances Shipping Cost from San Francisco, California to New York, New York

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.

Mail from California to New York generally takes 3 to 5 days for standard First-Class Mail, but can range from 1-3 days with Priority Mail or faster services, to potentially longer for cheaper options like Media Mail (2-8 days). The exact time depends on the specific USPS service (First-Class, Priority, Express) and the shipping day, with coast-to-coast typically falling in the 3-5 day window for standard mail.

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.