Mattress Shipping Cost from Waterloo, Iowa to Los Angeles, California

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.

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.

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.