Mattress Shipping Cost from Lawrence, Kansas to Dallas, Texas

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 box typically costs $40 to $130+ for ground services, with FedEx and UPS Ground often being cheaper than USPS Ground Advantage, though costs vary significantly based on distance (zone), speed, and if you use discounted rates through third-party platforms. For short distances, expect lower costs (around $40-$80), while cross-country shipments will be higher.

USPS Ground Advantage is the cheapest option for shipping packages under 1 pound. For any media-related materials, like books or educational materials, USPS Media Mail is even cheaper. You can compare the rates below for an example package with these properties: Weight of package: 0.9 lb (lightweight parcel)