Mattress Shipping Cost from New Orleans, Louisiana to New York, New York

To ship a mattress out of state, you'll need to package it securely (mattress bag + box/wrap) and then use carriers like USPS, FedEx, UPS, or specialized freight/peer-to-peer services (Shiply, uShip), comparing costs and service types (DIY vs. white glove) based on size, weight, and urgency. Key steps involve measuring, boxing, choosing a carrier, comparing quotes, and tracking, with options ranging from budget (USPS Retail Ground) to expedited (Priority Mail, freight).

Shipping a 50 lb box typically costs $40 to $80+ for ground services, depending heavily on distance, carrier (USPS, UPS, FedEx), speed, and if you use your own box or flat-rate options, with USPS often cheapest for shorter distances and FedEx/UPS competitive for longer hauls, though expect added handling fees for over 50 lbs. Expect around $38-$65 (USPS Ground), $42-$72 (UPS Ground), or $41-$70 (FedEx Ground) for typical cross-country routes, plus potential surcharges.

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.