Piano Shipping Cost from San Diego, California to New York, New York

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.

Moving from California to New York can cost anywhere from $3,000 to over $10,000, depending on your home size, services used (DIY truck, containers, or full-service movers), and how much you're moving, with estimates often falling between $4,000-$7,000 for 2-3 bedrooms via containers or trucks, and up to $10,000+ with full-service companies. Major factors are distance, weight, and whether you pack, load, and drive yourself or pay pros for everything.

To move a piano long distance, hire specialized piano movers for safety and expertise, or if DIY, prepare thoroughly: secure the keyboard, wrap the entire piano in blankets/plastic, use a heavy-duty dolly / skid board, use straps for lifting and securing in a truck, and ensure it's level and tightly strapped in the moving vehicle, using professionals for disassembly/reassembly and tricky spots like stairs.