Mattress Shipping Cost from San Antonio, Texas to St. Charles, Missouri

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.

Traditional carriers like USPS, FedEx, and UPS often provide the most cost-effective mattress shipping options. These carriers offer various service tiers, from economical ground shipping to premium express delivery.

Freight charges are for large, bulk goods (pallets, containers) using specialized carriers (truck, rail, sea, air) with complex pricing (weight, size, fuel, fees) for B2B, while shipping charges often refer to smaller parcels (USPS, FedEx, UPS) with simpler pricing (flat rate, zone), common for B2C, but "shipping" is also the general term for moving goods, making freight a type of shipping. Essentially, freight is big business logistics; shipping is the broader concept, including small parcels.