diff --git a/maps/tether/tether_things.dm b/maps/tether/tether_things.dm
index 3168f7aab0..695b66d35a 100644
--- a/maps/tether/tether_things.dm
+++ b/maps/tether/tether_things.dm
@@ -243,7 +243,7 @@
 	var/mob/living/carbon/human/user = AM
 
 	var/choice = alert("Do you want to depart via the tram? Your character will leave the round.","Departure","Yes","No")
-	if(user && choice == "Yes")
+	if(user && Adjacent(user) && choice == "Yes")
 		user.ghostize()
 		despawn_occupant(user)