Shipping Cost from Tallahassee, Florida to San Jose, California

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 Florida to California typically costs anywhere from $1,400 to over $10,000+ for household goods, depending heavily on the volume of items (bedroom size), distance, mover choice (full-service vs. DIY container), and time of year, with averages often landing around $3,600-$6,000 for larger moves, plus car shipping fees (around $800-$1500) and living expenses, noting California's higher cost of living.

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.