Piano Shipping Cost from Orlando, Florida to San Jose, California

Moving from Florida to California costs roughly $3,000 to $10,000+ for full-service movers, depending heavily on your home size (studio vs. large house), total weight, distance, and time of year, with DIY options like U-Hauls being cheaper (starting around $700+) but requiring more effort. Expect to pay around $800-$1,500 for shipping a car separately, and remember California has a significantly higher cost of living than Florida.

Moving a piano costs about $400 on average. However, costs vary depending on several factors, such as cost per mile (the starting price is about $50), the type of piano (a grand piano is typically high-priced), height and weight, ease of access, and the need for disassembly and reassembly.

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.