Appliances Shipping Cost from San Jose, California to Houston, Texas

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.

Shipping from California to Texas usually takes 1 to 5 business days, depending heavily on the carrier and service chosen, with faster options like USPS Priority Mail or FedEx Express taking 1-3 days, while slower, cheaper services (USPS Ground, FedEx Home) can take 2-5 days, and sometimes longer for standard mail. Expect 1-3 days for express/priority, 2-5 days for standard ground, and 2-8 days for economical choices like Media Mail or Retail Ground.

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.