Furniture Shipping Cost from San Jose, California to Plano, Texas

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.

Shipping from California to Texas generally takes 2 to 8 days, depending heavily on the carrier (USPS, FedEx, UPS) and service speed; expect 1-3 days for faster options like Priority Mail/Express, 2-5 days for standard Ground Advantage, and 2-8 days for budget services like Media Mail or Ground Economy, with cross-country movers sometimes taking 4-6 days for large shipments.

Shipping a 50 lb package typically costs anywhere from $40 to over $100, depending heavily on distance, speed, and carrier, with FedEx/UPS Ground being cheapest for long hauls (~$75-$85), USPS Ground Advantage for regional/short distances (~$38-$128 depending on zone/service), and faster services like FedEx 2Day costing around $65+. For heavy boxes, carriers apply extra fees, so compare FedEx Ground, UPS Ground, and USPS Ground Advantage, plus consider flat-rate options if the box is compact.