vegaslifeofluxury.com — Traveling at a top speed of 50 mph, Las Vegas Monorail consists of nine trains that run on a single rail sitting about 20 feet above ground in most areas. The rail’s highest point reaches around 70 feet above the Las Vegas Convention Center. The Las Vegas Monorail System is a 3.9 mile dual-beam line connecting the MGM Grand with the Sahara Hotel.