Mattress Shipping Cost from Denver, Colorado to Lexington, Kentucky

To ship a mattress out of state, package it in a heavy-duty mattress bag, use a specialized box or wrap, compress it with a vacuum bag if possible, and ship via freight, specialized furniture shippers (like uShip, Shiply), or standard carriers (USPS, UPS, FedEx), though expect high costs and compare quotes for the best price/service. Consider if selling/replacing might be cheaper than shipping, especially for older mattresses.

Comments Section USPS, FedEx and UPS can ship mattresses. It's just expensive. You need a heavy duty mattress shipping box plus a mattress bag. And it needs to be sealed well. It's going to be handled roughly, If the box comes apart, the mattress will likely be ruined. That would be your fault, not the shipper.

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.