Furniture Shipping Cost from Saint Petersburg to Long Beach, California

Shipping furniture costs $2,400 on average, but it often costs between $800 and $3,000, depending on size, amount, destination, and other factors. 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.

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.

A cargo ship from China to California typically takes 2 to 4 weeks (14-28 days) for the sea voyage, but the total time can stretch to 4-6 weeks or more with customs, unloading, and inland transport, varying by port, vessel speed, and current conditions. Expect around 2-3 weeks from major ports like Shanghai or Shenzhen to LA/Long Beach, with some express options shorter and others with stops taking longer.