text: Depends on one of two things....price, or priority. Meaning, do you want it there fast or do you want it there cheap? If you want fast, FedEx, UPS, DHL, and etc. can do things within a 24 hr. period if you're willing to spend the extra money. If you're shipping multiple items, these services will sometimes offer a discount. If you want cheap, go with the Postal service. Their rates are based primarily on weight of the package and where it's going. But most 1st class mail takes 2-5 business days to arrive at it's destination in the continental U.S. One exception to this rule pertains to the overnight services I mentioned. If you use their ground services, it can sometimes be cheaper than the Post Office if they're not travelling too far. Most items sent via UPS Ground for example reach their destination within 1-5 business days in the continental US. Hope this helps!