How to Fast Travel in Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2 offers a vast open world, and while exploring on horseback is immersive, there are times when you might want to expedite travel. The game provides several fast travel options to help you navigate its expansive landscape more efficiently.

1. Public Transportation: Trains and Stagecoaches

If you’re looking for a simple and immersive way to fast travel without upgrading your camp, you can use the train or stagecoaches found in towns.

Trains (Available at Post Offices)

• Visit a Post Office, which can be found in most major towns.
• Speak with the clerk and purchase a train ticket to your desired destination.
• Train travel does not require you to have previously visited the destination.
• The further away the stop, the more expensive the ticket.
• Once purchased, you’ll board the train and arrive at your selected location after a brief in-game transition.

Stagecoaches

• Found in most towns and settlements, marked by a stagecoach sign on your map.
• Speak with the stagecoach driver and choose a location to travel to.
• Unlike trains, you must have visited the location before to fast travel there.
• The cost varies depending on the distance.
• Like the train, there will be a short loading screen before you arrive at your destination.

2. Fast Travel from Camp (Requires Upgrades)

Another way to fast travel is by unlocking the ability to travel from Arthur’s tent in your gang’s camp. This method is convenient if you frequently return to camp and want a quick way to leave without taking a long horseback ride.

How to Unlock Camp Fast Travel

1. Complete the “Money Lending and Other Sins” Mission
   • This mission from Strauss introduces you to the debt collection system.
   • You need to recover at least one debt and donate the money to the camp’s donation box.
2. Upgrade the Camp Through the Ledger
   • After completing the mission, access the Ledger (next to the donation box) and purchase upgrades:
     • Step 1: Upgrade Dutch’s Tent ($220) – Encourages other gang members to contribute more money.
     • Step 2: Upgrade Arthur’s Tent ($325) – Unlocks the Fast Travel Map beside Arthur’s bed.

How to Use Camp Fast Travel

• Walk to the Fast Travel Map behind Arthur’s tent.
• Select a previously visited location to fast travel there.
• Note: You cannot fast travel back to camp using this method.

3. Wilderness Camp (On-the-Go Fast Travel)

If you prefer fast travel while exploring, you can set up a Wilderness Camp and use it to travel to certain locations.

How to Unlock Wilderness Fast Travel

• Purchase the Wilderness Camp upgrade from the Trapper or through the Online mode (RDO$ in Red Dead Online).
• Once unlocked, access it from your item wheel while in the wilderness.

How to Use Wilderness Fast Travel

• Open the Item Wheel and select the Wilderness Camp option.
• Set up camp, then choose Fast Travel from the menu.
• Travel to select locations, including your main camp.

This is one of the few ways to fast travel back to camp, making it incredibly useful for long-distance journeys.

Key Considerations for Fast Travel

• Returning to Camp – Most fast travel methods do not allow you to return directly to camp, except for the Wilderness Camp fast travel option.
• Cost – Stagecoaches and trains require money, and upgrading camp for fast travel also has a cost.
• Immersion vs. Convenience – While fast travel is useful, riding through the world on horseback can lead to random encounters, treasure hunts, and side quests, which add to the game’s depth.

Fast travel in Red Dead Redemption 2 is designed to balance convenience with immersion. Whether you’re taking the train, stagecoach, or upgrading your camp, there are plenty of ways to cut down on travel time. However, don’t forget to enjoy the journey—riding across the vast open world often leads to some of the game’s most memorable moments!

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