How Long Does Usps Shipping Take?
When it is dispatched, how long does it take for an item to arrive at its destination?
| Service | Shipping Time | Mail or Package |
| USPS Retail Ground® | 2–8 Days | Packages |
| Media Mail® | 2–8 Days | Packages |
| First-Class Mail® | 1–5 Days | |
| First-Class Package Service® | 2–5 Days | Small Packages (up to 13 oz) |
Compare Mail Services
| Service | Starting Price | Ship Time |
|---|---|---|
| First-Class Mail® | $0.58 (at Post Office & Online) $0.426 (Commercial)6 | 1-5 days |
| First-Class Package Service® | $4.50 (at Post Office) $3.37 (Commercial6) | 2-5 days |
| USPS Retail Ground® | $8.50 (at Post Office) | 2-8 days |
| Media Mail® | $3.19 (at Post Office) $1.91 (Commercial)6 | 2-8 days |
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How long does USPS take to ship a package?
The type of shipping option that you select has a considerable impact on the transit timeframes provided by the United States Postal Service (USPS). For instance, if you choose to send your domestic item by Priority Mail Express, you can be assured that it will arrive the next business day, but the shipping timeframes for USPS Retail Ground might take up to eight days.
How long does it take for a letter to be delivered?
- Times for Domestic USPS Deliveries, Broken Down by Service Estimated Time of Delivery for First-Class Mail Estimated Cost for Parcel Select 2–8 days, counting business days U.S.
- Postal Service Retail Ground 2–8 days, counting business days $7.50 First-Class Mail, which is used for letters 1–3 days of actual business time $0.55 Large Envelopes Accepted for First-Class Mail 1–3 days of actual business time $1.00 5 more rows
How long does Priority Mail Express take to deliver?
Even though it is not a guaranteed service, your shipment will most likely be delivered within one to three business days after it has been shipped. You should think about using Priority Mail Express if you want a certain date and time for the delivery of your package.
How long does it take to ship a large envelope?
First-Class Mail Large Envelope: delivery in one to three business days (starting at $1.00). First Class Package Service guarantees delivery within one to three business days and starts at $3.80. 2–8 business days for USPS Retail Ground shipments (starting at $7.50)
