Piano Shipping Cost from San Jose, California to Columbia, South Carolina

When relocating from California to South Carolina, expect professional movers to cost around $3,768 to $7,626, roughly $3,530 for a container move, and close to $2,286 for a rental truck. *Based on a 2–3 bedroom home and a seven–21 day delivery estimate. Final cost and timing depend on home size, distance, and season.

A piano dolly is essential for moving an upright piano yourself, but hiring professional piano movers is almost always better and safer, especially for valuable instruments, because pros use specialized equipment (dollies, ramps, straps, blankets) and have the training to handle the extreme weight (hundreds to over a thousand pounds) and awkward shape, preventing costly damage and serious injury, which can outweigh the cost of movers. A dolly alone isn't enough; you need strong people, a truck with a ramp, padding, and expertise to avoid accidents.

Understanding Long Distance Piano Moving Cost For an upright piano weighing 300-500 pounds, you can expect cross country piano movers to charge between $1,200 and $2,500 for a coast-to-coast move. Baby grand pianos in the 500-800 pound range typically cost $2,000 to $4,500 for interstate piano shipping.