Furniture Shipping Cost from Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky to Dakar

The average price to move furniture within the U.S. ranges between $300 and $1,000. If you're only moving a short distance, you'll likely pay between $300 and $800 per piece of furniture, while long-distance moving costs can range from $475 to $1,600 per item.

To ship a single piece of furniture across long distances, choose a parcel carrier like UPS or USPS for small items. For larger pieces, such as beds or sofas, consider a freight service offering LTL (Less Than Truckload) shipping —it's cost-effective, and your furniture will be transported with other loads.

Shipping furniture is worth it for high-value, sentimental, or custom pieces (like antiques or solid wood) where replacement costs are high, but it's often cheaper to sell and buy new for mass-produced items, bulky furniture, or if shipping costs approach the price of a replacement plus new item. The decision hinges on a cost-benefit analysis comparing shipping fees (plus insurance and potential damage) versus replacement cost, factoring in the item's financial/sentimental value, size, quality, and your new space's needs.