Mattress Shipping Cost from Memphis, Tennessee to New Orleans, Louisiana

Can I ship a mattress through FedEx? Yes, you can. If you're shipping a mattress, you must pack it in a mattress shipping box. We also recommend that you pack it in heavy-duty plastic before you box and ship it.

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 best way to ship a mattress involves proper packaging (mattress bag, bubble wrap, heavy box) and choosing a suitable carrier like freight (LTL) for bulky items, FedEx/UPS for standard parcels, or specialized white-glove services for premium care, balancing cost, speed, and protection for your specific mattress type and distance. For memory foam, vacuum sealing and boxing (bed-in-a-box style) is easiest, while larger/expensive ones benefit from freight or professional packing.