Piano Shipping Cost from San Jose, California to Johnson City, Tennessee

When moving from California to Tennessee, you'll likely pay between $3,222–$7,126 with professional movers, roughly $3,237 for a moving container, and about $1,961 for a rental truck. *Estimates reflect a 2–3 bedroom move and a six–17 day delivery window.

Moving a piano costs roughly $150-$650 locally and $500-$2,500+ for long distances, depending heavily on the piano's type (grand is more), weight, distance, and obstacles like stairs, which add significant fees. Expect to pay more for larger pianos (concert grands) and complex moves involving many steps or tight spaces, potentially increasing costs to several thousand dollars, while simple upright moves are at the lower end.

Moving distance If you're wondering how much it costs to move a piano interstate, prepare to spend around $300 to $1500. Additionally, the average cost to move an upright piano or spinet piano costs $150 to $300 to move locally, and $500 to $800 for a long-distance job.