How much does it cost to move a mattress?
BoxHauls · Reviewed by John Marcus IV · Prices checked October 2026
Moving a mattress in Fresno costs $26.30 for 3 miles and $94.50 for 25 miles with BoxHauls. Add $17 for a helper. Mattresses don’t get the heavy-item fee, and you see the price before you book.
The formula
$17.00 base, plus $3.10 per mile. The price is per trip, so the box spring and frame ride along at no extra cost. The full formula is on BoxHauls pricing.
What a mattress move costs by distance
| Trip distance | Without a helper | With a helper |
|---|---|---|
| 3 miles | $26.30 | $43.30 |
| 10 miles | $48.00 | $65.00 |
| 25 miles | $94.50 | $111.50 |
$17.00 base + $3.10 per mile. With a helper adds $17.00.Helpers come with the driver, so one is available only when a driver bringing a helper accepts, and isn't guaranteed.
Mattress sizes and fit
| Size | Width × length (in) | Thickness (in) | Weight (lb) | In a 6.5 ft bed | Book as | Helper |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin | 38 × 75 | 8–14 | 40–60 | Flat | Large Item Pick-up | Optional |
| Twin XL | 38 × 80 | 8–14 | 45–65 | Flat | Large Item Pick-up | Optional |
| Full | 54 × 75 | 8–14 | 50–80 | Flat | Large Item Pick-up | Optional |
| Queen | 60 × 80 | 10–14 | 60–120 | Nearly flat, over the wheel wells | Large Item Pick-up | Recommended |
| King | 76 × 80 | 10–14 | 100–150 | Angled or on edge | Large Item Pick-up | Recommended |
| California king | 72 × 84 | 10–14 | 100–150 | Angled or on edge | Large Item Pick-up | Recommended |
Dimensions are standard US sizes; weights are typical ranges and run higher for hybrids and memory foam. For truck fit, see which job type and truck fit your stuff.
What changes the price
- Distance. Every mile adds $3.10.
- A helper. Adds $17.
- Not the size. Twin and king cost the same to move.
- Not the extra pieces. Box spring, frame and headboard ride on the same trip.
Helper guidance
A twin or full is a one-person carry for most drivers. Queens and kings flop and catch on door frames, so a helper or a second person on your end makes the job safer. Helpers come with the driver and aren’t guaranteed.
How to prep a mattress
- Strip the bedding.
- Put the mattress in a plastic mattress bag and tape it closed. In an open truck bed, a bag is the difference between clean and not.
- Take the frame apart and bag the bolts. Tape the bag to the headboard.
- Clear the hallway and stairs.
Here’s how mattress delivery works, and the rest of furniture and large-item delivery. Moving a couch too? See what a couch move costs.
Questions
How much does it cost to move a mattress?
With BoxHauls, moving a mattress in Fresno costs $26.30 for 3 miles, $48.00 for 10 miles and $94.50 for 25 miles. Add $17 for a helper. There's no heavy-item fee for mattresses.
How much does it cost to move a king mattress?
The same as any mattress: $48.00 for a 10-mile trip. A king weighs 100–150 lb, so a helper ($17) or a second person on your end makes the carry easier.
Will a king mattress fit in a pickup?
Yes, but it rides angled or on edge. At 76 inches wide, a king is wider than the space between most pickup bed sides. Queens and smaller lie nearly flat.
Should I bag my mattress?
Yes. A plastic mattress bag keeps dust, rain and road grime off in an open truck bed. Bags are sold at most hardware and moving-supply stores.
Can I move the box spring and frame on the same trip?
Yes. One trip can carry the mattress, box spring and a disassembled frame. The price is per trip, not per item.