USPS
Standard Post
This is the typical mail delivery method where you would just drop a letter in your mailbox, put up the little flag, and let the mail carrier handle the rest. Time: Can vary between 2 to 8 days. Cost: 1 stamp is typically all you need at $0.46 for a letter under 1 oz.First Class Mail
Features:- Secure delivery within 3 days in most cases
- Can be combined with extra services to confirm delivery
Priority Mail
Features:- Delivery within 1, 2, or 3 days
- Saturday delivery and residential delivery at no extra charge
- Flat Rate pricing available
Priority Mail Express
Features:- Overnight delivery to most U.S. locations
- Flat Rate pricing available
- Sunday and holiday delivery service available for a small fee
FedEx
FedEx is another mailing option many people choose. Although you can use this service for mailing Christmas cards, it's typically used more for packages that weigh more than 1 oz. Features: FedEx offers 7 different mailing options. We calculated pricing and transit times for one 1 oz letter from NJ to CA.- FedEx Same Day®
- FedEx First Overnight®
- FedEx Priority Overnight®
- FedEx Standard Overnight®
- FedEx 2Day AM®
- FedEx 2Day®
- FedEx Express Saver
UPS
The last, most common shipping method in the US is UPS. Features:- UPS Next Day Air Early A.M.®
- UPS Next Day Air®
- UPS Next Day Air Saver®
- UPS 2nd Day Air®
Recommendations:
To ship your letter the fastest and cheapest way, we suggest the USPS Priority Mail. It will take up to 2 days and the most it will cost is around $7.00. That's a small price to pay to ensure granny doesn't think you forgot about her on this most festive of seasons. P.S - Stop by JAM Paper to pick up your holiday greeting card box set.How long does a letter take to mail in the same city?
It usually takes one day for mail to be delivered within the same city, assuming it is taken to the post office early in the day. There is often no sorting facility in smaller towns, so they must send mail to the nearest processing center for sorting. This can add a day or two to the delivery time.
How long does it take for standard mail to be delivered?
Mail in 1–5 Business Days; Small Packages in 2–5 Business Days. First-Class Mail® is an affordable mail service for standard-sized, single-piece envelopes weighing up to 3.5 oz and large envelopes and small packages weighing up to 13 oz.
How long does local postage take?
Take it to an official drop-off location or vote in person. If you've come to this article to learn how long it normally may take a letter to be delivered, the short answer is this: Local first-class mail will typically be delivered in 2 or 3 days. (“Local” generally means in the same city or state.)
How long does it take for USPS to deliver a letter?
Mail in 1–5 Business Days; Small Packages in 2–5 Business Days. First-Class Mail® service is an affordable and easy way to send envelopes and lightweight packages.