Mattress Shipping Cost from San Diego, California to Sandy, Utah

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 $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 large packages is usually USPS Ground Advantage for items under 70 lbs or UPS Ground Saver/FedEx Ground for slightly heavier/larger items, often with better rates through online comparison sites like Parcel Monkey or Easyship's rate calculator. For very large/heavy items (over 70 lbs), compare ground services versus Freight Shipping, while USPS Media Mail is great for books/media. Always compare prices for your specific size/weight/distance using online tools.