Mattress Shipping Cost from San Diego, California to Orlando, Florida

Shipping a mattress typically costs $160 to over $900, depending heavily on distance, weight, size (King costs more than Twin), and speed, with standard ground services like UPS Ground or FedEx Ground being cheaper ($130-$250) than expedited options or using specialized white-glove movers, which can reach $1,000+. Expect higher costs for long distances, heavier or larger mattresses (especially King/Queen), and faster delivery, while preparing it in a mattress box and checking Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) freight options can save money.

Shipping a 50-pound box can range from approximately $40 to over $100, depending heavily on distance, speed, and carrier, with ground services like FedEx Ground or UPS Ground being most economical (around $75-$90 for longer distances) and USPS Ground Advantage offering cheaper regional rates, while expedited options are significantly more expensive.

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.