Shipping Cost from Cartagena to Washington, District of Columbia

The average piano moving cost is about $200 – $400 for local moves and $1,000 – $2,000 for long-distance moves. The cost to move a piano depends on several factors such as the type and size of the musical instrument, the move distance, and the specifics of the pickup and delivery locations.

A piano dolly helps with short, flat moves but hiring professional piano movers is almost always better for safety, preventing costly damage (like a cracked soundboard or ruined floors), and handling stairs/tight spots, as they have specialized equipment, experience, and insurance for these heavy, delicate instruments. While a dolly saves money upfront, the risk of injury or significant repair costs usually outweighs the cost of professionals, especially for valuable or grand pianos.

For an upright piano weighing 300-500 pounds, you can expect cross country piano movers to charge between $1,200 and $2,500 for a coast-to-coast move. Baby grand pianos in the 500-800 pound range typically cost $2,000 to $4,500 for interstate piano shipping.