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Crossing the Susquehanna River by bus is highly recommended between Perryville and Havre de Grace. There is NO PEDESTRIAN access over the Hatem Bridge and bike access is limited to Sundays only and requires biking in EXTREMELY HIGH STRESS CONDITIONS. More detailed Susquehanna River crossing options are outlined below:

• BUS with BIKE: Harford Transit LINK Teal Line Route 5 bus service is available on weekdays only; up to 2 bicycles per bus between Havre de Grace and Perryville. 
  • Southbound travelers are recommended to take the bus from the White Horse Apartments bus stop in Perryville to the Royal Farms bus stop in Havre de Grace. (Google directions)
  • Northbound travelers are recommended to take the bus from McDonald’s bus stop in Havre de Grace to the Lindy’s Market (Aiken Ave) in Perryville. (Google directions)
  • Check Harford County, MD Bus Routes page and the Teal Line bus schedule for more information on bus stop locations, schedule, and fare payment

• MARC TRAIN access available only on weekdays between Perryville and Aberdeen stations, bikes can be carried onboard on all MARC trains until capacity is full;
• RIDE-HAILING taxi services located in Northeast and Aberdeen, also check for Uber/Lyft drivers in area (be sure to check for plus size vehicles to fit bicycles if needed);
• BICYCLE ACCESS on the Hatem Bridge is only allowed on Sundays and State holidays, between dawn and dusk, and only for the most confident and experienced cyclists who must be 18 or older. Note wide tires are recommended for traversing bridge expansion joints; cyclists should push the designated button before crossing — located here when heading northbound from Havre de Grace; or located here when heading southbound from Perryville — to activate warning lights for traffic to alert drivers to a cyclist on the road. Expect extremely high stress riding conditions in traffic with no shoulder space and do not ride in inclement weather/high winds. MdTA will also restrict access during inclement weather with updates at their website. UPDATED RESTRICTIONS AS OF FEB. 23, 2024: Maryland Transportation Authority (MdTA) already prohibits biking on weekdays and it will also now prohibit biking on Saturdays during the authority’s bridge painting project, estimated to continue through May 2026. For more details and a schedule of the closures, see: https://mdta.maryland.gov/Toll_Facilities/Hatem_Bike_Access.html Experienced cyclists looking to bike over the Hatem Bridge on Sundays should read through the Maryland Transportation Authority FAQs on the Thomas Hatem Bridge.
• BICYCLE DETOUR to Conowingo Dam is an alternative bike route to cross the Susquehanna River; however, note that this can add around 25 miles to the route total.

Traveling by train? Here are some quick tips when using Amtrak with your bike: Do your research in advance; each train line features different bike rack equipment and loading procedures. Check Amtrak for the latest and when in doubt: call the station if you have questions.