Furniture Shipping Cost from Sacramento, California to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Local shipping costs between $300 and $800 per piece, while international rates range from $1,000 to $4,500 per item. Professional moving companies charge $25 to $50 per person per hour. If you want someone to pack your belongings before moving them, expect to pay an additional $150 to $750 for packing services.

Shipping a 50 lb package costs roughly $40 to $90 for ground services, varying greatly by distance, carrier (USPS, UPS, FedEx), speed, and if you use flat rates or discounts, with USPS Ground Advantage often cheapest for shorter distances and FedEx/UPS competitive cross-country, plus potential surcharges for heavy items. For example, short-haul USPS might be ~$38, while cross-country UPS could reach ~$72 plus fees, or you could find FedEx Ground around $70.

Mail from California to Pennsylvania typically takes 1 to 5 business days, depending on the service: First-Class Mail is 3-5 days, Priority Mail is 2-3 days, and faster options like Priority Mail Express can be overnight or 1-2 days, while slower Ground Advantage is 2-5 days, but always check the USPS calculator for exact estimates.