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How to fix 'fast travel is currently unavailable to this location' error in Starfield

Here's how to resolve the issue of fast travel being occasionally unavailable in Starfield

01 Nov 2023 2:50 PM +00:00

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If you’re one of those players looking for information on how to fix the “fast travel is currently unavailable to this location” error in Starfield , then you’ve come to the right place. Starfield is the newest action-based role-playing game from Bethesda, and you get to explore the boundlessness of outer space with a group of explorers who make up the Constellation team.

However, with travel to different planets and moons being a pretty big part of the game, having such a stumbling block can put a real dampener on your enjoyment of this title.

But the good news is that what can be a frustrating experience for you is actually resolved quite logically. If you follow the steps we’re about to outline in this article, you shouldn't have any more problems with fast travel in Starfield. Read on to find out exactly how! After that, check out our Starfield hub for all of our content on the game!

Steps to fix the 'fast travel is currently unavailable' issue in Starfield

There are currently two main problems identified within the game that cause fast travel to be unavailable. So here's how you can fix this issue in Starfield:

1. Reduce the weight of your ship's inventory

If your ship is overburdened with too many heavy cargo items, then you won’t be able to fast travel. What you need to do here is reduce the overall weight of your ship's inventory.

Open up your list of inventory and carefully assess the items you currently have on board. Then make the decision to either drop, store, or sell any unwanted or unnecessary items which will lighten the load.

After you’ve completed this task, you should have access to fast travel with your ship once again.

2. Resolve combat situations before you can fast travel

Another issue causing the documented fast travel error within the game relates to having unresolved combat situations . This is something that Bethesda fans are probably well aware of and has been part of its RPG titles for quite some time.

If you're currently engaged in battle, the game won’t allow you to fast travel with your ship, because you’re caught right in the middle of a conflict. We have to admit this is great for immersion, whether or not the game developers intended this scenario to play out like this by design.

You don’t just get to waltz away from an enemy in the blink of an eye. Instead, you have to find a safe spot, defeat any foes who you’re currently up against, or physically escape from a danger zone before you have access to the fast travel capabilities of your ship.

Ultimately, fixing the fast travel error in Starfield boils down to reducing your ship's inventory weight and resolving any pending combat situations. By keeping tabs on these two things, you'll be able to ensure a seamless and uninterrupted space exploration experience within the game.

So there you have it, that's all you need to know about fast travel in Starfield! For more guides like this, be sure to check out our articles on how to pickpocket as well as how to holster your weapon !

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Fix Starfield Fast Travel Not Working (Currently Unavailable)

If you're wondering "why can't I fast travel in Starfield?" here are the reasons why and what you can do to fix it.

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If you can’t fast travel in Starfield, seeing locations grayed out or seeing the “Fast Travel is Currently Unavailable from this Location” error message, there are multiple reasons for this. Traveling fast from one planet or system to another is crucial to save time but sometimes it’s just not possible. Look at all the causes in this guide and find out if there is a fix in case of a bug.

Why Can’t I Fast Travel in Starfield?

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Can’t fast travel in Starfield because the location is too far? In that case, open the Starmap and Grav jump to the nearest location, and keep doing that until you reach your final destination. The map will show connecting lines to help you understand where to go next. Ensure that the Grav jumps are done faster by allocating power to the GRV section of the ship.

If you are trying to do the Mantis mission to get to the Secret Outpost in Denebola – yes, you have to jump from planet to planet to get to the destination eventually. This is because there are unexplored stars that you need to get to first.

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Are you currently docked ? If yes, launch from the planet and then try to fast travel.

Lastly, if you are encumbered , you may have trouble fast-traveling in Starfield. Ensure you trade some gear with your crew members or drop/store them to put away some mass. Once your carry weight is lowered, you can fast travel again. Since credits are so important in this game, you can also sell some items if possible. Here are the vendors with the most money that can help you out.

If you wish to avoid being encumbered in the future, you can spend skill points on the Weight Lifting skill, use Adoring Fan ‘s carrying capacity (if you’ve selected Hero Worshipped ), or equip suits that will help you with your carry capacity. If you are okay with disabling achievements, Starfield console commands will also come in handy for this purpose.

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If a scan for contraband is going on, fast travel options will be grayed out in Starfield. You’ll be safe from fines or arrests if you have shielded cargo . But if you wish to escape the scan, there’s one trick you can do.

How to Evade Scan for Ship with Contraband (Fast Travel Grayed Out)

  • Open the Starmap and choose your destination system .
  • For example, if you want to jump to Jemison, open up your Starmap, click on Alpha Centauri , hover over Jemison, click on it, rotate it to find a landing location (e.g., the Lodge or New Atlantis), and click on it to confirm.
  • Then, a pop-up will appear where you can press the prompt to land on the location directly . The Set Course button will change to Set Landing Target . Once you are all set, land on the location directly with the contraband successfully smuggled to your landing spot.

Fast Travel is Currently Unavailable from this Location Fix

If you’re seeing the “Fast Travel is Currently Unavailable from this Location” message, make sure you have started the main mission named Old Neighborhood and met Sarah Morgan , after which you can fast travel easily.

It could also be a bug, and to potentially fix that, do a manual save, close the game, load up the file, and see if you can fast travel now.

For any other location unavailable, chances are it is story quest-locked, and you must progress further to go there. Plus, if you are in the middle of a mission , you won’t be able to fast travel to particular locations due to the mission restrictions being currently active.

So that’s everything to know and do if you can’t fast travel in Starfield and are facing the ‘Fast Travel is Currently Unavailable from this Location’ notification. Head to our Starfield wiki guide for location guides, walkthroughs, and more tips and tricks.

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Starfield Fast Travel Unavailable Error: Why Can’t I Fast Travel?

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Are you getting a fast travel unavailable error in Starfield ? There are several reasons why this could happen in the game, beyond the most obvious ones. This Starfield guide will run you through each of them, and how to address the issue of “Fast Travel Is Currently Unavailable…” and its variations.

Overencumbered: Starfield Can’t Fast Travel On Foot

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This one’s a no-brainer–you’re carrying too much stuff. Consume what you can in order to reduce your weight, and toss anything with a relatively low sell value. If you happen to have a UC Battlemeal Multipack available consuming it will allow you to carry eight additional Mass for eight minutes. If you’re in the vicinity of your ship, you can actually remotely access the Cargo Hold without being physically aboard the ship. Simply access your Inventory, select your ship, select the Cargo Hold, then Inventory (again) from that screen, and start transferring items over.

Ship Docking Status

If your ship is currently docked with another ship, or a StarStation, you will have to sit down in the cockpit and manually undock, before making the jump.

Ship Overencumbered: Starfield Can’t Grav Jump Fast Travel

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Your ship itself can also be overencumbered, preventing you from making Grav Jumps. Both your Cargo Hold and Captain’s Locker have a defined maximum Mass. Now you might think the solution would be to Jettison items in your hold using the option provided, which you can do if you want to. But if you have nothing disposable, the simpler solution is to take items out of the Cargo Hold and just drop them on the floor of your ship. Items strewn about the ship’s decks are persistent and will not be lost, and do not count towards the encumbrance restriction towards fast travel.

Can’t Fast Travel To Escape Combat

Whether you are actively in combat, merely in the vicinity of enemies, or taking damage from mines or environmental hazards, fast travel will be disabled until you put some distance between yourself and the source of the threat. This is true in space combat as well, however there is a trick to escaping a losing battle in your ship–simply fast travel to a destination outside of the Star System you are in currently.

“Fast Travel Is Currently Unavailable From This Location”

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Some locations themselves will not allow you to fast travel out of them with the message “Fast Travel Is Currently Unavailable From This Location”. This appears to be especially an issue within caves, mines, and enemy bases, and will not be resolved by simply killing everyone and everything inside. You will have to make your way to an exit before fast travel will be enabled again.

Quest or Mission Status Related

A myriad of story progression related reasons can prevent you from fast traveling. At the start of the game, you won’t even be able to fast travel until after you’ve met Sarah Morgan through the mission “Old Neighborhood”. If you’re aboard the Crimson Fleet’s capital ship during the course of infiltrating them on behalf of the UC, you cannot fast travel out of the scenario.

Aurora In Your Possession On Neon: Starfield Fast Travel Unavailable

Fast Travel may be unavailable in Starfield due to having aurora in your possession.

If you have any Aurora in your inventory, you will not be permitted to fast travel off of the planet, as it is a banned substance in every Settled System. You will have to manually leave Neon on foot and get to your ship. Once you’re off-planet, Aurora is considered Contraband and will be subject to ship scans when you Grav Jump to locations in Settled Systems.

Contraband Aboard: Starfield Fast Travel Smuggling

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If you have any Contraband in your Inventory or aboard your ship, and attempt to fast travel directly to a location on a planet in a Settled System, you will find the icons grayed out. This is because you must pass through a Settled Systems scan of your ship first, and that only happens when you Grav Jump to the system itself. Your only avenues out of this situation are to sell your Contraband to a vendor in the location you are currently at, or the Crimson Fleet’s The Key StarStation, or Jettisoning the material via your Cargo Hold. Dropping the items on the deck of your ship is not an option.

Fast Travel Unavailable: Starfield Game Bugs

There are several game-breaking bugs related to fast traveling. These can often be resolved by manually saving, restarting the game, and loading the save. Failing that, attempt to use your Star Map to fast travel to a different Star System entirely. Most often Earth may be the only location that is available as an option. This can help potentially reset the fast travel bug.

Those are all known reasons for fast travel being disabled in Starfield . Check out some of our other guides on the best stock ships , the best weapons and engines for them, and vendors for unique ship parts .

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I had only ever encountered this bug when playing Fallout, but it looks as though it's also invaded Skyrim. After the battle for Whiterun, the enemy retreated or died, and I was told to meet with the Jarl. I did. Then, when I tried to fast travel to another location, I discovered I was unable, and the words "fast travel is currently unavailable from this location" appeared. I was not overencumbered, in combat, jumping, falling, in a building, dragging a corpse, or anything that, in normal gameplay, would prevent me from fast traveling. I loaded a previous save, and discovered that as soon as I won the battle for Whiterun, fast travel became unavailable. Any idea why this is happening and what I can do to start using fast travel again?

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If you're inside a building, then you can't fast travel. After certain battle quests, the function will not be available. Looks like you found a good solution though.

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For anyone who is still wondering, when I had this bug, I typed player.moveto 000198ba into the console and it teleported me to tullius. After that I was able to fast travel just fine

I’m having this same problem rn and I have no idea what quest is causing it. I’m kinda just forced to use the caravan, teleportation commands, or god forbid my horse. Wherever I go it won’t allow me to fast travel saying the same “unavailable from this location” thing. Someone said it’s from a quest and you can’t while a city is in war or whatever but I’ve gots no clue as to which one.

- There isn’t any nearby enemies . Not over encumbered. Not jumping. Not anything. Just frickin stuck

If you are near the Battle for Whiterun, try speaking to Ulfric/Tullius/Bulgruuf and make sure the quest is fully progressed. Additionally I suppose you can try going to Whiterun and get arrested which will hopefully reset a few things.

I just started up a lightly modded game and I'm having the same problem. Can't fast travel anywhere no matter where I am. I've tried rebooting the game and stuff, no luck. I'm playing Skyrim Special Edition.

The bug seems to be coming from survival mode. I toggled it off and it fixed it for me. Went back into survival mode, bug came back, toggled off again and it fixed again.

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Whoever said to turn survival mode off then on, thank you. I can now use a basic mechanic in a game after having to slowly walk to a town to get a carriage

I believe Survival Mode disables fast-traveling, so that is a feature, not a bug.

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How to Fix Fast Travel Currently Not Available Error in Starfield

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Are you itching to explore the galaxy in Starfield ? Or maybe you’ve already taken your first few steps. Either way, you may suddenly find yourself unable to fast travel and getting an error message that reads, “fast travel is currently not available.” If you’re wondering how to fix the fast travel currently not available error in Starfield , here’s what you need to know.

Why You May Not Be Able to Fast Travel in Starfield

There are several reasons why you might be getting the “fast travel is currently not available” error in Starfield . The reason isn’t that enemies are nearby. If that’s the case, you’ll get a different message explaining that. You’ll also be informed if a route is unexplored or if you don’t have enough fuel.

So what’s going on? Likely it’s one of these reasons.

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1. You’ve not progressed enough through the main quest. Initially, your ship is locked down so it can only reach Jemison. Once you start the “Old Neighborhood” quest with Sarah Morgan on board, free travel is unlocked.

2. Your ship could be too heavy. Yes, your vessel can become encumbered. Make sure your cargo, both in the cargo hold and your personal locker, don’t exceed capacity/mass.

3. You’re locked in one location for story reasons. During some parts of Starfield , when you’re following a quest line, particularly the main quest, you’ll be unable to fast travel. For example, when the UC tries to recruit you to infiltrate the Crimson Fleet and you’re aboard their flagship, you can’t immediately fast travel to freedom.

4. You could have hit a bug. I’ve run into this a handful of times, and the answer was always to travel away from the area and come back and try again.

And those are the ways to fix the fast travel currently not available error in Starfield.

If you’re looking for more guides, check out how to register a stolen ship in Starfield .

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Originally posted by cairogal : You're not overweight or inside a building or near enemies are you? (...) During normal gameplay (not VATS, terminal, convo, etc), open up the console and type "DumpInputEnableLayers" without the quotes of course. In the data dump (shouldn't be large,mine was only 2 lines) look for Disabled Layers and for the Fast Travel Disabled line. It should have an integer number after it. Mine was 0. Type "ResetInputEnableLayer #" without the quotes and where # = to the layer that mentioned Fast Travel Disabled. (...) Or: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FR-lXm08IA

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  1. fast travel currently unavailable from this location? : r/skyrim

    Survival has no fast travel, you need to turn off survival to do it. It takes a minute or two for it to allow fast travel after turning off survival. There is no fast travel on survival, on normal there maybe enemies to close, coming out the hut after being kidnapped by the DB springs to mind as a example. Well fast travel is unavailable in ...

  2. Suddenly getting "fast travel is currently unavailable from this location"

    Still no fast travel. Tried god mode on both games. Still no fast travel. Loaded early save for Game 2. Was able to fast travel. Later saves, no. Loaded pre-Diplomatic Immunity save for Game 1. Fast travel - no problem. Loaded the next save. Diplomatic Immunity had started, was at the 'meet Delphine in Riverwood' stage. Fast travel - no problem.

  3. Fast travel is currently unavailable to this location. : r/Starfield

    Open Console Commands with ~ sign. Run 'DumpInputEnableLayers'. Look for Disabled Layers and for Fast Travel Disabled line. Type 'ResetInputEnableLayer #' (for me it was ResetInputEnableLayer 0) Fast travel to any system, I did Jemison. Go back to Neon, board your ship, and then take off.

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    Steps to fix the 'fast travel is currently unavailable' issue in Starfield. There are currently two main problems identified within the game that cause fast travel to be unavailable. So here's how you can fix this issue in Starfield: 1. Reduce the weight of your ship's inventory. If your ship is overburdened with too many heavy cargo items ...

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    Plus, if you are in the middle of a mission, you won't be able to fast travel to particular locations due to the mission restrictions being currently active. So that's everything to know and do if you can't fast travel in Starfield and are facing the 'Fast Travel is Currently Unavailable from this Location' notification.

  6. "fast travel is currently unavailable from this location"

    It should have an integer number after it. Mine was 0. Type "ResetInputEnableLayer #" without the quotes and where # = to the layer that mentioned Fast Travel Disabled. You should now be able to fast travel again. I believe the game runs a script to stop you from being able to do something like traveling or shooting during cut scenes and such ...

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    Fast Travel is Currently Unavailable From This Location I've left the citidel completely to go into the wasteland, tried waiting, tried coc'ing to a different location, tried saving and reloading, and nothing seems to be helping. Any help would be appreciated as my last hard save before it started is multiple hours earlier.

  8. Starfield Fast Travel Unavailable Error: Why Can't I Fast Travel?

    "Fast Travel Is Currently Unavailable From This Location" Some locations themselves will not allow you to fast travel out of them with the message "Fast Travel Is Currently Unavailable From This Location". This appears to be especially an issue within caves, mines, and enemy bases, and will not be resolved by simply killing everyone and ...

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    by Zonthas » Sat Jun 11, 2022 6:30 pm. I encountered an issue when leaving the Citadel to find Vault 87. Whenever I try to fast travel I keep getting the message "Fast travel is currently unavailable from this location." I have never encountered this message before except at the Temple of the Union but it was always a temporary thing.

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    A Fandom user · 5/28/2016 in Skyrim. Fast travel is currently unavailable from this location. I had only ever encountered this bug when playing Fallout, but it looks as though it's also invaded Skyrim. After the battle for Whiterun, the enemy retreated or died, and I was told to meet with the Jarl. I did.

  11. Anniversary Edition Issue : r/skyrim

    Whenever I try fast travelling it says "fast travel is currently unavailable from this location". I'm playing on survival mode on PS5 with no mods. ... (I was trying to set a map marker near where I wanted to go, got too close to the actual location, and got a little enthusiastic with my button-pushing) and being very confused. Reply ...

  12. How to Fix Fast Travel Currently Not Available Error in Starfield

    Yes, your vessel can become encumbered. Make sure your cargo, both in the cargo hold and your personal locker, don't exceed capacity/mass. 3. You're locked in one location for story reasons ...

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    They can sometimes change to disable fast travel. Another solution can be sometimes; open map, open console, type "enablefasttravel 1" this fixed my game thanks

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    However, opening your map from anywhere in Tamriel will disallow fast travel with the typical "Fast travel is currently unavailable from this location." In order to fast travel, you must now craft travel packs! To do so, head to any cooking station and prepare your travel pack! You will find it under the "misc" category.

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    5. Fast travel and/or save. Result: Worked Partially. Saves were possible and fast travel too without crashing the game, BUT next time I "travelled" (be that global fast travel or just entering and exiting a building), it was back to "You can't travel from this location". Deactivating Mods. 1.

  16. fast travel is currently unavailable from this location :: Fallout 4

    Type "ResetInputEnableLayer #" without the quotes and where # = to the layer that mentioned Fast Travel Disabled. You should now be able to fast travel again. I believe the game runs a script to stop you from being able to do something like traveling or shooting during cut scenes and such and then the script is supposed to be removed after but ...