Piano Shipping Cost from Fremont, California to Houston, Texas

When moving from California to Texas, you'll likely pay between $2,743–$6,420 with professional movers, roughly $2,545 for a moving container, and about $1,417 for a rental truck. *Estimates reflect a 2–3 bedroom move and a three–eight day delivery window.

Moving a piano 500 miles typically costs between $700 to $2,500+, depending heavily on the piano type (upright vs. grand), size, weight, accessibility (stairs add significant cost), and if crating or climate control is needed, with per-mile rates around $2.50-$10 plus base fees, plus extra charges for stairs, distance, and special care.

Lifting such a monstrous piece of equipment is back-breaking work, even if you're only lifting it onto a dolly. Many times, confident homeowners attempt to lift a piano and not only damage the instrument but injure themselves. Next time, err on the side of caution: let professionals handle the heavy lifting instead.