Piano Shipping Cost from Nashville-Davidson, Tennessee to New Orleans, Louisiana

Recommended Shipping Method We always recommend hiring professional movers to transport your piano. For short-distance moves, look for a local piano mover in your city. Upright pianos are always shipped using premium White Glove service.

You need 2-4 people for small uprights (spinets/consoles) and 3-6 people for larger pianos (studio, classic, grand), depending heavily on weight, stairs, and distance; while two strong people might manage a tiny spinet on flat ground with proper gear, generally, more people (3+) and proper equipment (dolly, straps) are essential for safety to control weight and prevent injury or damage, as pianos are deceptively heavy.

Moving a piano 20 miles locally generally costs between $100 and $300+, including a $50-$200 base fee plus $1.50-$3.00 per mile, but expect higher rates for grand pianos, stairs, or tight spots, potentially adding $40-$100+ for obstacles or specialized equipment, making the total range closer to $200-$700 for the whole job, notes this HomeAdvisor article, this Extra Space Storage article, and this HomeAdvisor article.