Furniture Shipping Cost from New York State to Los Angeles, California

Check with a local pro for your specific job. The cost to move furniture depends on the type and weight of your belongings, the distance you're moving, and the shipment method you choose. Local shipping costs between $300 and $800 per piece, while international rates range from $1,000 to $4,500 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.

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.