Piano Shipping Cost from Shanghai to Richmond, Virginia

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.

Shipping a piano across the country typically costs $1,000 to $4,000+, depending heavily on the piano type (upright vs. grand), distance, accessibility (stairs add significant costs), and if you need specialized services like climate control, with uprights on the lower end and large grands on the higher end. Expect a range from roughly $500-$2,500 for uprights and $2,000-$4,500+ for baby grands and larger, with potential for much higher fees for concert grands or complex moves.

Moving a piano 20 miles costs roughly $100 to $300+, including a base fee ($50-$150+) and mileage ($30-$50+), but can increase significantly with stairs, grand pianos, or complex terrain, often adding $40-$100+ per flight of stairs or significant equipment charges. Expect to pay around $1.50 to $3.00 per mile for local moves, plus a flat fee for the crew and equipment, as movers specialize in handling heavy, delicate instruments.