Mattress Shipping Cost from San Francisco, California to Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky

The cheapest way to ship a mattress involves compressing it (if foam/memory foam) into a smaller box using a vacuum sealer and using USPS Ground Advantage or FedEx/UPS Ground for budget carriers, but always compare quotes, as prices vary by distance and carrier, often favoring FedEx/UPS for heavier items unless it's a short distance where USPS might win, using services like Shiply or Freight for large/heavy items if DIY fails.

Priority Mail Express 1-Day: $482.10 As we can see, the cheapest way to ship a mattress is with USPS Retail Ground. This service costs $150.35 and takes 2 to 9 business days. However, if you need expedited shipping service, Priority Mail Express 1-Day can deliver your parcel in no time.

Less Than Truckload (LTL) Shipping: For bulk shipments or larger single items like mattresses, LTL shipping is often the most economical option. This method allows you to ship your mattresses on pallets, sharing cargo space with other shipments which can significantly reduce costs.