Mattress Shipping Cost from Guatemala City to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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.

The cheapest way to ship a mattress is UPS Ground, which costs ~$130 for short distances (~130 miles) and ~$210 for cross-country shipping. The fastest way to ship a mattress is UPS Next Day Air Early or FedEx First Overnight, with delivery by the next morning for $392-1,520 depending on distance.

The cheapest way to ship bulky items involves comparing ground services like FedEx Ground and UPS Ground for heavier packages (over 2 lbs), using USPS Ground Advantage for lighter items or specific dense/heavy items fitting Flat Rate boxes, and utilizing online platforms like Pirate Ship for discounts, while always right-sizing packaging and considering freight for very large/heavy pallets.