Shipping from Pomona to Texas
Texas ships at zone 5 from our Pomona node — 3 business days in transit. At 3 lb, you're at $12.3 base; at 10 lb, $18.25. The math below covers the full weight curve so you can see where your average order weight lands on this lane.
Texas is the second-largest state by population and among the highest-volume parcel markets. Our Pomona warehouse ships Texas at zone 5; Savannah and Edison both route at zone 6. West-coast origin is competitive for brands serving Dallas and Houston.
Cost math for this lane
Base residential ground rate from Pomona to a typical Texas ZIP (zone 5). Fuel, residential, and DAS surcharges are not included — see surcharge section below.
| Weight | Zone | Base rate | Est. transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 lb | 5 | $10.60 | 3 days |
| 3 lb | 5 | $12.30 | 3 days |
| 5 lb | 5 | $14.00 | 3 days |
| 10 lb | 5 | $18.25 | 3 days |
| 20 lb | 5 | $26.75 | 3 days |
Key delivery markets in this state
- Houston
- Dallas
- San Antonio
Delivery time to Houston using example ZIP 77001: 3 business days ground from Pomona.
The warehouse location advantage
Pomona is already the optimal Pro Fulfill origin for Texas. Zone 5 from Pomona matches or beats both our other nodes. No zone savings left on the table here.
If you ship to other states with a different zone profile, a split-inventory strategy across two Pro Fulfill nodes could still reduce your blended shipping cost. Use the zone calculator to model your full order geography.
Common surcharges on this lane
Base zone rate is the floor. These surcharges apply to most Texas residential deliveries:
- Residential delivery. UPS and FedEx add ~$5.55 per parcel for residential addresses. Most DTC orders trigger this. Full surcharge breakdown.
- Delivery Area Surcharge (DAS). Rural, extended rural, and remote ZIPs in Texas add between $4.90 and $17.50 per parcel depending on tier. DAS ZIP code guide.
- Fuel surcharge. Indexed weekly to the US EIA fuel price. Currently running approximately 10-15% of base rate for ground service. Carriers publish the current index weekly.
- Peak/demand surcharge. Major carriers add seasonal surcharges from October through January. For high-volume sellers, this can add $0.40-$1.25 per parcel during peak weeks.
Common questions about this lane
What zone is Texas from Pomona?
Texas is zone 5 from our Pomona warehouse. Zone 5 means 3-business-day ground transit under standard carrier tables. Zone is assigned at the ZIP3 level at invoice time; this state-level figure is a planning approximation.
How long does ground shipping from Pomona to Texas take?
Ground service from Pomona to Texas is typically 3 business days in transit at zone 5. Actual transit depends on carrier, service level, and specific ZIP. Residential delivery and rural routes can add a day.
What's the cheapest carrier for parcels to Texas?
For most Texas ZIPs, UPS Ground, FedEx Ground, and USPS Ground Advantage are competitive. The best carrier depends on weight, dimensions, and destination ZIP. Pro Fulfill's hybrid carrier system compares rates at order time to select the lowest-cost option automatically.
Multi-origin quote for Texas shipping.
Tell us your Texas monthly volume and average order weight. We'll model Pomona, Savannah, and Edison side by side and show you the cheapest origin for this lane.