Piano Shipping Cost from San Jose, California to Austin, Texas

Get the best December 2025 prices to anywhere in the US or anywhere in the world. How much does it cost to ship a piano from San Jose, California to Austin, Texas? Get instant quotes from top carriers. The distance is approximately 1,465 miles. Shipping via SJC airport.

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Distance

1,465 miles

Transit Time

5 business days via XPO Logistics

Route Type

domestic

Available Shipping Options

Cheapest Option

$517.37 via Estes Express

Fastest Option

1 day via UPS

Estes Express

LTL Economy

Transit Time

7 days

Price

$517.37

Old Dominion

LTL Freight

Transit Time

6 days

Price

$558.52

XPO Logistics

Recommended

LTL Freight

Transit Time

5 days

Price

$587.91

UPS

Ground

Transit Time

6 days

Price

$1049.87

FedEx

Economy Air

Transit Time

3 days

Price

$1503.30

FedEx

Express Air

Transit Time

1 day

Price

$2028.70

UPS

Next Day Air

Transit Time

1 day

Price

$2231.57

About Shipping from San Jose, California to Austin, Texas

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Q:What is the average cost to move a piano?
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.
Q:How much do movers cost from California to 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.
Q:Is a piano dolly better than hiring movers?
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.

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